Pension schemes and asset owners need to interrogate asset managers on their voting record on climate change if they are to meet stretching 2030 net zero targets. Speaking in a panel discussion at...
Advisers are calling for an overhaul for Lifetime Isas, to ensure the benefits meet current market conditions amid fears that some first-time buyers are being hit with unfair penalties. These tax-efficient savings...
Green campaign group, Make My Money Matter has joined criticism of HSBC for ploughing money into fossil fuels and other polluting activities within its ‘sustainable finance’ investments. The bank has committed to...
The government has refused to commit to honouring the triple lock on pensions ahead of the publication of its medium term fiscal plan, now due on 17 November. Last week the then...
The global economy is “significantly behind schedule” when it comes to meeting 2050 net zero goals, according to new research from a leading asset management. However, despite this bleak assessment, BNY Mellon...
In environment of high inflation of rising interest rates has forced defined contribution (DC) schemes to re-evaluate traditional asset allocations. These schemes are including inflationary pressures in their long-term decision-making processes, with many...
The turmoil in the gilt markets has created an opportunity for some retired drawdown investors to take more money from their pension plans. This is due to the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD)...
The world is in the throes of a major energy crisis, centred on Europe and a horrible war, but augmented by huge shifts in global demand. Energy sits at the centre of...
At Prime Minister's Question Time today Liz Truss confirmed that the triple lock on the state pension would remain in place. In a response to a question from the SNP leader in...
Retirees could see their state pensions increased by a record-breaking 10.1 per cent in April, provided the chancellor does not ditch the triple lock for the second year running. If pensions are...
